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ForgeFix launches power tool accessories range

ForgeFix, one of the UK's leading suppliers of fixings and fasteners, has enhanced its product offer. The business, which already offers some 3,000 different lines, has recently introduced a new range of power tool accessories. The new range has been developed drawing on ForgeFix's thirty years of industry experience as well as specialist input from a carefully assembled panel of trade professionals including joiners, plumbers and general builders. ForgeFix is confident this unique combination of expertise and insight will ensure maximum relevancy to the needs of today's trade user

Munksjö to establish a new long-term share value based incentive programme for senior executives and other key personnel

MUNKSJÖ OYJ, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 15 June 2016 at 3.20 p.m. CESTMunksjö to establish a new long-term share value based incentive programme for senior executives and other key personnel The Board of Directors of Munksjö Oyj has approved a new long-term, share value-based incentive programme for Munksjö’s senior executives and other key personnel. The objective of the programme is, by creating a long-term share value based incentive for the management, to increase the company value in the long term and to secure the alignment of the objectives of the company’s management with the

AMA Adopts Community Guidance to Reduce the Harmful Effects of High Intensity Street Lighting on Humans and Environment

CHICAGO - Strong arguments exist for overhauling the lighting systems on U.S. roadways with light emitting diodes (LED), but conversions to improper LED technology can have adverse consequences. In response, physicians at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) today adopted guidance for communities on selecting among LED lighting options to minimize potential harmful human health and environmental effects. Converting conventional street light to energy efficient LED lighting leads to cost and energy savings, and a lower reliance on fossil-based fuels. Approximately

Elekta signs exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Kobold Medical for brachytherapy applicators

Elekta has recently entered into an agreement to serve as the sole distributor of Kobold Medical’s brachytherapy applicators in the United States. Adding to its expansive current portfolio of brachytherapy solutions, Elekta will market four Kobold applicators – each featuring a 10-year expected life – and the Kobold prostate template. The solutions include: · Fletcher applicator set: The Kobold Fletcher-model Tandem and Ovoid Applicator Set is utilized for HDR radiation boosts to the cervix and parametrial tissues in conjunction with external beam radiation therapy where HDR

Konecranes Plc’s financial information in 2017

Konecranes Plc will publish its financial information in 2017 as follows:     Financial Statements 2016 February 1, 2017Interim report, January-March April 27, 2017Interim report, January-June July 26, 2017Interim report, January-September October 25, 2017   Konecranes Plc's annual report 2016 will be published as a pdf document on Monday February 27, 2017, and the printed version will be published during the week commencing on Monday March 13, 2017.Konecranes Plc’s Annual General Meeting is planned to be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Konecranes’

Matador re-releases historical LGBT novel in conjunction with WHSmiths deal

The Second Footman is a story of burgeoning homosexuality between an impossibly beautiful, but ruthless and enigmatic footman, and a shy but ferociously intelligent marquis. It's been re-designed and released in WHSmith travel stores across the countryAfter brokering a deal with WHSmiths to place copies of The Second Footman by Jasper Barry in travel stores across the coutnry, Matador have re-designed the novel – first published in 2013 – and re-released it. The Second Footman features protagonist Max, the duchesse de Claireville's second footman. At the age of nineteen, Max does not

Castellum postpones the publication of its Interim Report January–June 2016

The company has today announced the completion of its acquisition of Norrporten AB (publ) and its resolution to issue shares with payment in kind and transfer of repurchased shares. As a result thereof, the company postpones its publication of its Interim Report January–June 2016 to July 15, 2016. For additional information, please contact:Henrik Saxborn, CEO, Tel +46-31-60 74 50Ulrika Danielsson, CFO, Tel +46-31-60 74 74 www.castellum.se Castellum AB (publ) publishes this information in compliance with the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Act on Trading in

SMBA reveals line-up for summer open evening

Talk on Guerrilla PR tactics and presentation from Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor - images at bottom of emailThe South Manchester Business Association has revealed the line-up for their annual summer open evening on June 29, at the Mercure hotel, Bowdon. Coronation Street’s Sally Dynevor will be giving a presentation on a charity close to her heart, and former journalist turned Public Relations practitioner John Warburton, will be revealing ten top tips on securing free publicity for businesses, products and services. Tickets are free if you register in advance from: http://smba-

Advenica launches the first communication solution with integrated protection against the most advanced digital attacks

Our society is digitizing at an increasing pace, while the digital communication is lacking effective and adequate protection against organized hacker attacks. Advenica, a leading cybersecurity company, launches the new generation of SecuriConnect specifically designed to handle new attacks. SecuriConnect is a market unique device for network encryption that enables secure and sustainable communication privacy by using future-proof encryption algorithms.The concept of the new SecuriConnect is to ensure communication privacy and to separate critical business information from administration.

HEIDENHAIN to Showcase Motion Control Influence at IMTS

SCHAUMBURG, IL (June 2016) – From HEIDENHAIN, the international leader in precision measurement components and systems, comes an opportunity to view not only its newest motion control breakthroughs to the world at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2016 show this Fall (Booth #E-5226 / Quality Pavilion), but also see highlights from two of its many internationally-owned entities:  ETEL and ACU-RITE brands.  HEIDENHAIN North America represents and distributes seven precision measurement component company brands.  The IMTS show will be held in Chicago’s McCormick

Veidekke ASA: To build Egersund Wind Farm

Veidekke has signed a contract with Norsk Vind Egersund AS to build Egersund Wind Farm in Rogaland. This civil engineering contract comprises construction of a road network, cable conduits, foundations for wind turbines and a transformer building. The contract is worth NOK 190 million excluding VAT. Egersund Wind Farm will be built at Åseheia and Kolldalsheia in Eigersund municipality, a few kilometres east of Egersund town. The total electricity output from the 33 wind turbines is expected to be approximately 400 GWh, which corresponds to the consumption of 20,000 households or more

Electrolux Ideas Lab – inspiring the future of the home

Electrolux today presents Ideas Lab - the new global ideas competition, inspiring creative thinking for homes of today and the future. The competition targets consumers and is open for everyone over the age of 18 to join. By pre-registering on the website, www.electroluxideaslab.com, participants will get access to the full challenge one week before the competition opens for submissions on August 15th.Electrolux will be calling out for creative ideas that inspire people around the world to enjoy tastier, healthier and more sustainable home cooking in the future. Any idea could be submitted;

Herenco acquires significant shareholding in Nolato

Family-owned company Herenco has acquired Backahill’s shareholding in Nolato. Backahill is owned by the family of Erik Paulsson. The stake accounts for approximately 3.1% of the capital and 16% of votes in Nolato. “We have followed Nolato for a number of years. We think it’s a great company and we’re pleased to have acquired this shareholding,” said Lovisa Hamrin, CEO of family-owned company Herenco. The Hamrin family has been involved in business for 150 years, and its operations include the Jönköpings-Posten newspaper. In addition to its publishing activities, the company owns

Company Announcement no 57 2016 – Nordea Kredit changes administration and reserve fees

Nordea Kredit raises its administration and reserve fees effective from 1 October 2016. There is a political decision that Danish mortgage institutions must meet requirements for a new debt buffer. The new legislation comes into force in mid-June this year and when fully phased in, Nordea Kredit will have to tie up DKK 7.7bn to meet requirements. “Because of the new legislation Nordea Kredit will have to keep more capital in order to be able to issue mortgage loans to its customers. This makes it more expensive to offer mortgages, and therefore we adjust prices. For the individual

Allison displays fully automatic transmissions for military vehicles at Eurosatory 2016

Allison to display X200™ cross-drive transmission for tracked military applications and a 3000 Series™ transmission for wheeled military vehicles as part of the USA Security and Defense Pavilion.  PARIS – Allison Transmission will showcase its X200™ and 3000 Series™ fully automatic transmissions that are globally recognised for quality, reliability and durability at Eurosatory 2016, the international land and airland defence and security show (June 13-17, Paris, stand C518). Allison Transmission has a proud heritage of military support woven into the fabric of the company, with more

Europe inspires Chinese high-rise timber construction

In 2015 China decided to promote timber as a viable alternative to conventional steel and concrete construction of high-rise buildings. This decision will not only have a positive impact on the climate, with timber being the only renewable building material, but also on European exports of timber products. Since the 1st of June a Chinese delegation has been visiting Europe in order to learn from European modern timber construction experts. By the end of the year China will have established norms and standards enabling the construction of high-rise timber buildings of up to 18 stories.The

Leadership change at Papyrus

Papyrus owners and board of directors have decided to accelerate the strategy to develop Papyrus into a diversified distributor by continuing to focus on existing profitable segments as well as increasing the pace of acquisitions. A strategy that will be pursued for the next 4-6 years. Papyrus President and CEO, Peter Sandberg, has together with the board arrived at the conclusion that a change at the CEO position is desirable. Peter has served as Papyrus CEO since 2008 and has been instrumental in building the strong platform that Papyrus has today. “I have really enjoyed the past 8

“An amazing show” – new Commercial Kitchen show hailed a big success

Big name catering equipment buyers, specifiers, distributors, and consultants from across the UK were out in force at the NEC Birmingham last week on 7-8 June – checking out the latest new products and services on offer at Commercial Kitchen.  The UK’s first trade show designed to accommodate all of the many vertical sectors served by the commercial kitchen industry, Commercial Kitchen delivered on its promise to be the dedicated event that the dynamic catering equipment market had been waiting for.  Offering its visitors the opportunity to meet up with existing and potential

Nomination Committee in Dustin

The members of the Nomination Committee for Dustin Annual General Meeting 2015/2016 have now been appointed.In accordance with the decision by the general meeting in January 2016, Dustin’s Nomination Committee shall consist of five members. The members should be one representative of each of the four largest shareholders, together with the Chairman of the Dustin Board. The members of the Nomination Committee have been appointed based on the ownership structure as of May 31st 2016, and consists of: · Paul Schrotti, Axel Johnson AB/Axmedia AB, Chairman of the committee · Risto

Azane to Shed Light on Future of Low charge Ammonia Refrigeration Technology

Caleb Nelson, the Vice President of Business Development  at Azane Inc, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of low charge ammonia refrigeration solutions, is set to speak at the natural refrigerant event of the year. Presenting a talk on low charge NH3 technology, he will take delegates on a journey through the history of ammonia refrigeration and highlight the unique challenges faced by industry.Presenting at the ATMOsphere America conference, Caleb Nelson will discuss the importance of safe, efficient, reliable low charge ammonia systems, and examine the benefits of the air cooled

Investments on a broad front in Asia

In April this year Lesjöfors acquired the John While Group (JWG). Now it’s time for the next step by appointing Lars Blidberg the position as Vice President Spring division Asia. Together with JWG as well as Lesjöfors China Lars will be responsible for developing the group’s spring offer on the Asian market. Lars Blidberg has been working within the Lesjöfors Group for more than fifteen years. He has been managing director for Lesjöfors Industrifjädrar AB positioned at the Herrljunga factory but since 2014 he is Vice President Operations for the Lesjöfors Group with the responsibility to

Greer Now: Australian Feminist Studies uncovers the archival traces of Germaine Greer

Germaine Greer is undoubtedly one of the West’s most iconic feminists and is seen as a figurehead of second-wave of feminism. Despite sometimes being cast as a divisive figure, Greer has been instrumental in pushing feminist thought into the contemporary political, public and intellectual mainstream.In October 2013, the University of Melbourne announced that it had purchased Germaine Greer’s personal papers, reportedly totalling 150 filing cabinets worth of drafts, notes, personal letters, memorabilia and media coverage.Many authors who have contributed to a recent themed issue of

Fazer continues to grow and acquires Keisari artisanal bakery in Finland

Fazer Group continues executing its growth strategy by acquiring the Keisari artisanal bakery in Finland. With the acquisition, Fazer will triple the number of its artisanal bakery shops in the capital area from 5 to 15.‘Broadening our offering is an integral part of Fazer’s growth strategy. It is by understanding our consumers that Fazer can develop. Artisanal bread is a strong new worldwide trend. The concepts of Fazer Bakery Shop and Keisari complement each other well and form a good basis for further development and future growth. With this acquisition, Fazer gains market leadership in

South East vets welcome the familiar face of Andy Wellsteed

Veterinary practices in East Anglia and the South East are welcoming a familiar face as Andy Wellsteed returns to the area in the role of Territory Manager for Agria Pet Insurance. Andy began his working life with a well-respected agricultural supplies company in both technical and sales  roles, he then  embarked on his sixteen year career calling on veterinary practices, mainly representing veterinary wholesalers. Caroline Johnson, National Veterinary Sales Manager, says, “Andy is very highly regarded by practices in the area and everyone at Agria is delighted to have him

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